# Kooman & Associates

> Kooman & Associates is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Altoona, PA, registered since 2022, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 25, 2026.

- CRD: 322163
- Filed as: KOOMAN & ASSOCIATES
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Altoona, PA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 25, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/322163
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/kooman-and-associates-altoona-pa-322163

## Quick answers

**How is Kooman & Associates compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Kooman & Associates reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is Kooman & Associates located?**
Kooman & Associates' principal office is in Altoona, PA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Kooman & Associates registered with the SEC or a state?**
Kooman & Associates is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 322163.

**How much does Kooman & Associates manage?**
Kooman & Associates reports $555,581,262 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 25, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Kooman & Associates' assets and staff changed since 2022?**
In the Form ADV data for Kooman & Associates: Regulatory assets under management: $0 in the October 2022 data and $555,581,262 in the October 2026 data. Total employees: 8 in October 2022 and 10 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Kooman & Associates serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (158); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (151); corporations or other businesses not listed above (16).

**Which custodians does Kooman & Associates use?**
Kooman & Associates' most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Kooman & Associates report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/322163

**Does Kooman & Associates state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 11, 2026 says: "The Registrant generally requires a minimum asset level of $1,000,000 for investment management services."

**What changed in Kooman & Associates' recent Form ADV filings?**
In the September 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in LA.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 11, 2026)

- Account minimum: $1,000,000

> The Registrant generally requires a minimum asset level of $1,000,000 for investment management services.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
- Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $555,581,262
- Discretionary: $555,581,262
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 151 | $79,916,317 |
| High net worth individuals | 158 | $450,677,803 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $1,456,854 |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $7,043,505 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 16 | $16,486,783 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Pension consulting services

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2022 (3 years)
- Employees: 10 total, 6 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: FL, LA, NC, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- kooman.com
- Facebook @KoomanAndAssociatesLlc
- Instagram @koomanandassociatesllc
- LinkedIn @kooman-&-associates
- LinkedIn @jackson~boyer
- LinkedIn @jeff-starkey-cfp®-6490244
- LinkedIn @justin-best
- LinkedIn @kate-kooman-starkey-cfp®-77687180
- LinkedIn @kylemoerschbacher
- LinkedIn @stacy-anderson-55a370304
- LinkedIn @taylor-canole

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2022 | $0 | 8 | July 22, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $340,279,028 | 9 | February 15, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $411,330,658 | 9 | July 30, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $472,380,778 | 9 | March 20, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $555,581,262 | 10 | August 25, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $0 in the October 2022 data and $555,581,262 in the October 2026 data.
Total employees: 8 in October 2022 and 10 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### September 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in LA.

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 5 to 6.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $472,380,778 to $555,581,262 (+18%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### January 2026
- No longer registered or notice-filed in AZ.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Kooman & Associates (CRD 322163): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.
